Vocational Nurse Scholarship Program 2023
🏛 Department of Health Care Access and Information (California)
Can you apply?
This grant is for licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) in California seeking education/career support. Applicants must be LVN license holders in California and commit to 12 months of direct patient care in an underserved community. Awards up to $4,000 are provided in exchange for this service obligation. Geographic scope is limited to California.
This grant is for licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) in California seeking education/career support. Applicants must be LVN license holders in California and commit to 12 months of direct patient care in an underserved community. Awards up to $4,000 are provided in exchange for this service obligation. Geographic scope is limited to California.
Program description
VNSP is funded through a $5 surcharge for renewal and licensure fees of Vocational Nurses (LVN) in California. Eligible applicants may receive up to $4,000 in exchange for a 12-month service obligation practicing and providing direct patient care in an underserved community.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) in California seeking education/career support. Applicants must be LVN license holders in California and commit to 12 months of direct patient care in an underserved community. Awards up to $4,000 are provided in exchange for this service obligation. Geographic scope is limited to California.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 michael.andrijich@hcai.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-326-3656
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 20 | 8 | 40% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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